Chapter 0137

Violet felt devastated, engulfed in a deep sadness.

Then, her phone unexpectedly rang. She glanced at it, half–expecting Lucius, but saw Oliver’s

name instead.

Knowing Oliver’s call wouldn’t bring good news, she decided not to answer.

Oliver didn’t call again. Instead, a different number appeared.

Violet answered tentatively. “Hello, Ms. Violet. I’m Mr. Wickham’s driver. Could you please come

to Island Cafe?”

Although puzzled, Violet recognized the driver’s number and voice.

She prepared herself, and informed Naomi before leaving.

Instead of the driver, her father met her at Island Cafe.

The sight of him caused Violet’s heart to ache sharply. She pondered the meaning behind her

father contacting her through his driver.

Patrick sat in a private booth, his face somber and devoid of any emotion upon seeing Violet. He

didn’t even bother to greet her.

Violet was unsettled, yet there was a small sense of relief that her father cared enough to meet

her.

Her anger and resentment quietly melted away as she softly called out, “Dad.”

Patrick, without a word, stood up and raised his hand.

Slap!

In a swift motion, he slapped her face.

fathom what she had done to deserve such

for all the kindness I’ve shown in raising you.

he announced coldly.

weekly

departed without a backward glance, his purpose in meeting

slap.

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shattered into pieces with that

wanting to question him, but her voice was too hoarse

Her father…

who escorted Violet gave Patrick a look of disapproval before softly addressing

Boss!”

curtly with a single command,

exited the

private room for an unknown amount of time. Her tears

at the office, the mark of the

she encountered

and said concernedly, “Oh,

indifferent, simply shrugged and continued

work, watched with a conflicted look in his eyes,

silent.

was going to meet

who hit her?”

acted shocked and distressed on the outside, but she was overjoyed on the

have said those things about Violet.” Oliver

“It’s

and whispered, “I feel

Violet’s indifferent demeanor, reinforcing Oliver’s belief that

the right decision.

concluded that a girl lacking self–respect and dignity wasn’t worthy of his affection. He resolved not to dwell on her,

or you’ll be late,” he

feel a sense of glee upon seeing Violet standing at a distance, almost laughing

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spent the night worrying about

had their answer. Strangely, Emily found Violet’s misery gratifying.

was abuzz with whispers and

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